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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,264.96, 262,567.57 and 114,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,264.96, 262,567.57 and 114,798.88 is: 158,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,264.96 : 262,567.57 = 114,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,264.96/262,567.57 = 114,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,264.96x = 262,567.57 × 114,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,264.96x = 30,142,462,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,462,960.32/190,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.62

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